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I have facial cellulitis from a cut on my nose i had low grade fever 8am this morning been taking cephalexin 500mg. 4 a day just finished day 2. can i go to work tomorrow? i'm a butcher. no fever with advil but overall feel pretty bad.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Healing: If you are improved and have no fever. If there is a fever, please see your physician. Watch for signs of worsening infection, including redness, swelling and pus.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/30/2020

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A member asked:

I have facial cellulitis from a cut on my nose i had low grade fever 8am this morning been taking cephalexin 500mg. 4 a day just finished day 2. can i go to work tomorrow? i'm a butcher. no fever with advil but overall feel pretty bad.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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